Acquiring fiRms Should

question 29

Multiple Choice

Acquiring firms should:

• A)First value the target as a stand-alone firm.
• B)Second value synergies.
• C)Third value the merger.
• D)A and B.
• E)A, B, and C.

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

Refers to believing that one has control over their life events and outcomes as opposed to external forces.

Real-Life Example

An actual, practical instance or occurrence that illustrates or clarifies a principle, concept, or phenomenon, grounding theoretical discussions in everyday experience.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, leading to diminished motivation and learning.

External Locus

The belief that one's successes or failures result from external factors beyond their control, as opposed to internal factors like effort and decision-making.